WC Elite basketball rounding into form for 2026

WC Elite Basketball has released its newest slate of boys and girls teams for the 2026 travel season, continuing a local player-development program that has become one of Warren County’s strongest pipelines for young talent.

The program, now operating for close to a decade, is directed by former Warren County standout and Lady Pioneer guard Lacey Griffith Slatton. WC Elite has built its reputation on three priorities: skill development, competitive spring and summer schedules and preparing athletes to transition smoothly into middle school and high school basketball. The group works closely with Warren County High School coaches and runs almost all of its practices and tryouts at the high school’s main and auxiliary gyms.

Recently, WC Elite released rosters for its 3rd through 5th grade teams. Selections included standout kids from many of the local elementary squads this past winter, while coaching assignments were also announced, highlighting a staff made up entirely of locals and former players.

The next wave of evaluations happens this Sunday as the organization turns its attention to the 6th through 8th grade groups. Tryouts begin at 1 p.m. in the WCHS auxiliary gym with 6th grade boys, followed by 6th grade girls at 2:15. Seventh grade boys and girls will work out from 3:30–4:30 in both gyms, while 8th graders will take the floor from 4:45–5:45.

Parent meetings for each age group follow immediately after their sessions, and WC Elite has emphasized that tryouts are closed to spectators. The program also issued a Winterfest exception, allowing any middle school player returning late from the church event to try out with an upper age group if needed.

For Slatton, the goal remains the same: give Warren County kids every opportunity to grow. WC Elite teams routinely compete against AAU and travel groups across Tennessee and neighboring states, helping young athletes gain reps, improve basketball IQ, and enter school seasons with confidence.

The full list of newly selected teams includes:

5th Grade Boys:
Lucas Ashburn, Branch Conley, Truett Conley, Jackson Duke, Braylen Locke, Easton McCormack, Bryce McGee, Maddax Morrison, Judah Swallows, Drew Templeton
Coach: Brittany McGee

4th Grade Boys:
Cooper Blankenship, Beckett Butler, Camden Chadwell, Jeb Culwell, Malik Ellis, Tucker Fann, Jaxton Hodges, Byron Keyes, Calvin Martin, James Starkey
Coaches: Isaac Slatton and Chris Hobbs

3rd Grade Boys:
Bruno Barrera, Colt Bratcher, Greyson Eubanks, Camden Keaton, Caleb Lippe, True Lusk, Elliot Shehane, Weston Walker, Ryan Yates
Coaches: Anthony Lippe and Caleb Shehane

4th Grade Girls:
Kolee Davis, Hadlee Green, Haven Hicks, Mosley Pepper, Hattie Scott, Sophia Stubblefield, Sayla Winfree, Ava Youngblood
Coaches: Tyra Rubio and Mia Hobbs

5th Grade Girls:
Anna Kate Bryant, Emory Castillo, Vivi Douglas, Karah Fish, Camilla Lopez, Kimber Lowe, Priscilla Moore, Daelyn Roland, Arie Shehane, Lynlee Taylor
Coach: Danny Fish

As the middle school tryouts wrap up this weekend, WC Elite will finalize its full 2026 roster and begin preparing for another season aimed at pushing local players to the next level.